Navy extends comment period for Wallops ops

The U.S. Navy has extended the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluating the potential environmental effects of conducting regularly scheduled E-2C/D Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations at either Emporia-Greensville Regional Airport or at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility.

Under the proposal, these twin engine, turboprop aircraft would conduct up to 20,000 practice carrier landings annually at the selected field.

The Navy has not identified a preferred site in this environment assessment.

In response to requests from elected officials and members of the public, and in order to ensure interested parties have ample opportunity to provide input into this document, the Navy has extended the public comment period until Oct. 19.

The original deadline for public comment was Oct. 5.

Public input is important in order for the Navy to fully understand community concerns and relevant issues. Individuals interested in the project are encouraged to provide their comments.